2024 Standard Deduction Married Joint Over 65. And for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $21,900 for tax year 2024, an increase of $1,100 from the. In total, a married couple 65 or older.

For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $14,600 for 2024, an increase of $750 from 2023; The standard deduction for those over age 65 in tax year 2023 (filing in 2024) is $15,700 for singles, $29,200 for married filing jointly if only one partner is over 65 (or $30,700.